Vulnerability Assessment

Vulnerability Assessment – Our Approach

Our approach to vulnerability assessment involves a multi-step process that includes manual examination, elimination of false positives, and the Reconnaissance stage. Firstly, we gather the requirements and create a plan that includes the selection of the right tools and automation to perform the assessment. We then configure these tools to analyze the environment and identify potential vulnerabilities. After the automated assessment, our team manually examines the results to ensure accuracy and remove any false positives. Additionally, we perform a recon stage OSINT, which involves gathering information about the target environment to gain a better understanding of the infrastructure type and architecture. This information allows us to tailor the automated tools to the specific infrastructure, providing a more comprehensive and accurate assessment. The results are then organized based on criticality, and a risk assessment is performed to determine the potential impact of the vulnerabilities. This information is used to prioritize remediation efforts and mitigate the risk of security incidents. The continuous monitoring and assessment of the environment ensure that the organization remains secure and that vulnerabilities are identified and remediated in a timely manner.

Vulnerability assessment is often a more cost-effective alternative to penetration testing. Unlike penetration testing, which involves manual and sophisticated attacks to test the security of an environment, vulnerability assessment focuses on identifying potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the infrastructure, systems, and applications. This approach is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the environment and highlight areas that may be at risk. By focusing on the low-hanging fruit, organizations can prioritize their remediation efforts and address the most critical vulnerabilities first. This approach provides valuable insights into the current state of security and helps organizations reduce their overall risk. Additionally, vulnerability assessment can be conducted on a regular basis, providing continuous monitoring and assessment of the environment. This ongoing monitoring helps organizations stay ahead of potential threats and stay proactive in their security efforts. By choosing vulnerability assessment, organizations can enjoy the benefits of a cost-effective, comprehensive, and ongoing security assessment without the added expense of manual and sophisticated attacks.

Why do you need it?

Vulnerability assessment is a crucial aspect of securing your infrastructure. It uses automated, specially-configured tools to identify potential vulnerabilities based on pre-known configurations and common attack vectors. While this process provides a comprehensive overview of potential risks, it is not foolproof and may produce false positives. A vulnerability assessment is only the first step in understanding your system’s security posture and requires manual verification. For a more thorough and reliable assessment, it is recommended to complement it with Penetration Testing. This will give you a clearer understanding of how your infrastructure would withstand both automated and manual attacks, allowing you to proactively remediate any vulnerabilities before they are exploited.

What is the difference between Penetration Testing?

A Penetration Test goes beyond just identifying vulnerabilities in your system, it involves intentionally exploiting these security risks to gain a comprehensive understanding of the actual threat to your organization. This is usually performed once or twice a year or after significant upgrades to your hardware or software. It provides a clear picture of the potential harm that these weaknesses can cause and how to safeguard against them. In comparison, Vulnerability Assessments provide a more frequent and ongoing assessment of your technological weaknesses using automated tools and configurable scans. The findings from these assessments are used to promptly mitigate and minimize vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers.

What can you achieve by performing a Vulnerability Assessment?

By conducting a Vulnerability Assessment, you gain an in-depth understanding of the vulnerabilities present in your systems and network infrastructure. The results are organized and prioritized using a CVSS Score, providing you with a clear view of the potential impact of potential attacks. You can evaluate the resilience of your systems under attack, plan and implement remediation measures, and minimize the potential downtime caused by security incidents. Stay ahead of potential threats and ensure the security of your critical assets by regularly performing Vulnerability Assessments.

Continuous Testing

Regular vulnerability assessments are essential for maintaining the security of your systems. It is recommended to perform assessments at least every quarter to stay ahead of new vulnerabilities and give your security team sufficient time to implement remediation plans. Stay vigilant and proactive in protecting your assets.

Effective Remediation and Risk Management

At Black Hat Ethical Hacking, we provide a cutting-edge solution for managing your Cyber Security risks. Visualizes all vulnerabilities that are found in the most elegant way. It helps both sides to see the Pentesting and Assessment results in real-time and start working on the remediation as fast as possible.

Our Remediation Platform is divided into two components: one for our Red Team, which is responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, and one for your Blue Team, which is responsible for remediation. The real-time information sharing between these two components allows for rapid risk management and minimizes the potential impact of security threats. You can easily track progress, collaborate with team members, and receive regular updates on issues found. This combination of expert pentesting and an advanced remediation platform offers an unparalleled solution to keep your systems secure.

• Watch vulnerabilities in real time
• Choose the course of action and rectify it in real-time
• Dashboard with Stats for all types of vulnerabilities
• Create a perfect workflow with your team simultaneously

Pricing

Each client is unique to us. We will have to discuss and get an understanding of gathering enough information so that we can accurately estimate the timeline and budget needed to complete the testing.